"The Razer BlackWidow is the world's first mechanical keyboard that has been engineered from the ground up for gaming," said Robert "Razerguy" Krakoff, president, Razer.

"Imagine every single key on the keyboard with the precision of a mouse click – no more pressing of keys without knowing for certain if they have been actuated.

"Precision clicking coupled with an optimised lighter key actuation force, this changes the way gamers will play from now on. "

The Razer BlackWidow has a UK release date set as September, and will be priced at around £66.

Ultimate

There will also be a Razer BlackWidow Ultimate priced at £107.

"Also available in the same month is the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate, a step up from the original edition with the added features of individually backlit keys with 5 levels of lighting, 3.5" audio and microphone out jacks as well as an additional USB port."